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V@ndy87

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the purpose of an inspiratory HEPA filter in a ventilator circuit?
 
  a. The purpose is to serve as a heated ther-mistor that prevents condensation from forming in the circuits.
  b. It prevents pathogens from being expelled into the surroundings.
  c. When placed between the ventilator and the circuit, it can eliminate bacteria.
  d. None of the above.

Question 2

Small volume nebulizers produce bacterial aerosols that have been commonly associated with which of the following diseases?
 
  a. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  b. Measles
  c. Small pox
  d. Nosocomial pneumonia


meow1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The purpose of an inspiratory HEPA filter, when it is placed between the ventilator and the ex-ternal circuit, is to eliminate bacteria from the driving gas and prevent retrograde contamination back into the ventilator.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Small volume nebulizers produce bacterial aerosols that have been associated with nosocomial pneumonia.


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